ARTMATTAN FILMS ANNOUNCES U.S. THEATRICAL RELEASE OF BRIDES ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
ArtMattan Films is proud to announce the U.S. theatrical release of Brides, the powerful debut feature from acclaimed British theater director Nadia Fall!
Inspired by real-life events, Brides follows two alienated British Muslim teenagers, Doe and Muna, who leave the UK for Syria in search of belonging, freedom, and purpose.”
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ArtMattan Films is proud to announce the U.S. theatrical release of Brides, the powerful debut feature from acclaimed British theater director Nadia Fall. Following its celebrated world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Brides will open theatrically in the United States on September 26, 2025.— ArtMattan Films
The film will debut in Los Angeles at Laemmle Theaters and is also confirmed for screenings in Hartford, CT; Windsor, CA; Chicago (FACETS Cinema); and San Francisco, CA, with additional bookings to follow nationwide. The release is presented in partnership with the Art House Convergence (AHC) Promotional Partnership Program, which connects and amplifies independent exhibitors across the country.
About the Film
Inspired by real-life events, Brides follows two alienated British Muslim teenagers, Doe and Muna, who leave the UK for Syria in search of belonging, freedom, and purpose. Instead of offering a simplistic tale of radicalization, the film delivers a deeply empathetic and complex portrait of girlhood, friendship, and alienation in modern Britain.
Written by Suhayla El-Bushra and beautifully shot by Clarissa Cappellani, Brides brings together a predominantly female creative team. Anchored by the moving performances of Ebada Hassan and Safiyya Ingar, the film is both an urgent coming-of-age story and a profound exploration of identity and vulnerability.
Critics have praised Brides as “bold” and “a true rarity” (Sundance Institute), “a gripping, conversation-stoking first feature” (Variety), and “an urgent, unsettling, and deeply empathetic coming-of-age film” (movieweb.com).
Director’s Vision
Nadia Fall, an acclaimed British theater director of South Asian heritage, makes her feature film debut with Brides. Drawing from her experience in theater and her personal connection to stories of migration and alienation, Fall crafts a visually compelling and emotionally nuanced narrative that humanizes and challenges.
Booking and Screenings
Brides is currently available for theatrical bookings nationwide through September 2026, with flexible terms for AHC members and independent cinemas. Formats available include DCP and HD.
Booking contact: Diarah N’Daw-Spech (ArtMattan Films) – info@africanfilm.com
Trailer:
Press Kit
Social Media: Instagram @ny_adiff | Letterboxd
About ArtMattan Films
For more than 30 years, ArtMattan Films has distributed films exploring the human experiences of people of color around the world. Past releases include Kirikou and the Sorceress, The Pirogue, The Tracker, The Last Tree, and Ludi.
For more information, visit www.africanfilm.com and www.artmattanfilms.com.
Diarah N'Daw-Spech
ArtMattan Films
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Brides Trailer
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